The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has opened registration for teacher trainees to sit supplementary assessments. The TTC resit registration window runs from 9 November to 15 December 2026, and the supplementary assessments are scheduled from 18 January to 12 February 2027. This process lets trainees who were referred in earlier assessments take a second chance to meet graduation requirements for March 2027.
Key Takeaways
- Registration for TTC resit registration: 9 Nov – 15 Dec 2026; assessments: 18 Jan – 12 Feb 2027.
- Only trainees referred in previous assessments are eligible; CLBA absentees from July 2026 may also sit.
- Standard fee: Ksh 7,200 per trainee; additional Ksh 5,000 for practicum referrals.
- Principals must submit nominal rolls, payment evidence and disability medical reports to New Mitihani House by 30 Dec 2026.
- Small colleges with fewer candidates must arrange hosting at approved centres with 10+ trainees.
Who can register for the KNEC supplementary assessments
KNEC allows only trainees who were referred in previous assessments to register. Eligible programmes include:
- Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (DSTE)
- Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE)
In addition, trainees who missed the July 2026 Year One and Year Two College Based Assessments (CLBAs) for DTE PP&P and DSTE may register to sit those assessments during the January/February 2027 administration.
Important dates and deadlines for TTC resit registration
- Registration window: 9 November – 15 December 2026
- Assessment period: 18 January – 12 February 2027
- Documents and payment evidence to KNEC: by 30 December 2026
Individual timetables will be published after registration closes. Principals must act quickly to identify eligible trainees, generate invoices and collect fees for payment through e-Citizen.
Fees, payment and required documents
The supplementary assessment fee is Ksh 7,200 per trainee, payable in one instalment. Trainees referred in Practicum pay an additional Ksh 5,000. The registration flow is:
- Principal registers trainees and generates an invoice on the registration platform.
- Payment is made via e-Citizen using the link on the platform.
- Principal submits evidence of payment and the invoice to KNEC by 30 December 2026.
Documents to deliver to New Mitihani House, South C (Teacher Education Assessments Management Services Department):
- Nominal rolls signed by each trainee and the principal
- Medical reports for trainees living with disability
- Evidence of fee payment and the corresponding invoice
Small colleges and hosting arrangements
Colleges with limited candidates must make hosting arrangements:
- Colleges with fewer than five trainees cannot register as independent assessment centres.
- Colleges should identify an approved assessment centre with more than ten trainees and register there.
- Assessment centres with fewer than ten trainees will be hosted in KNEC-approved colleges that have more than ten trainees during administration.
Trainees from small colleges may sit assessments away from their home institution, so principals should organise hosting early to avoid exclusions.
What trainees should do now
Trainees with referrals should contact their college immediately and take the following steps:
- Confirm which subjects are referred and whether CLBA or summative components are affected.
- Obtain the exact fee schedule and official payment instructions from the college accounts office.
- Pay only through official channels and keep proof of payment and receipts.
- Start focused revision early, prioritising high-failure subjects such as Mathematics.
To prepare, trainees can use past papers and curriculum materials such as Diploma in Education past papers and CBC curriculum designs. Teachers and trainees may also find practical teaching notes useful: CBC teaching notes and resources.
Guidance for principals
Principals must complete a tight set of tasks within the registration window:
- Identify eligible trainees and collect fees promptly.
- Generate invoices on the KNEC registration platform and ensure correct e-Citizen payments.
- Compile signed nominal rolls and any medical reports for trainees with disabilities.
- Submit all documents and payment evidence to New Mitihani House by 30 December 2026.
- Arrange hosting for small colleges where necessary.
Why referrals rose and the scale of the problem
The 2026 DPTE results revealed a large backlog: 9,792 of 25,098 candidates (about 39.02%) were referred nationally. Mathematics led with 6,815 failures, followed by Kiswahili (2,988) and English (1,514).
KNEC attributes part of the problem to lowered entry grades following PWPER recommendations that allowed trainees with lower KCSE Mathematics grades to enrol. In the 2026 cohort only 14.52% had a C or above in KCSE Mathematics while 68.27% had D to E. The new DTE PP&P programme restores a minimum KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and may reduce future referrals, but its impact will be clear only when the first cohort completes assessments.
Next steps and final notes
The supplementary window is a vital opportunity for trainees to clear referrals and graduate on schedule. Act early, confirm registration and payment details with your college, keep evidence of transactions, and prioritise revision—especially in Mathematics. Principals must meet the 30 December deadline for document submission to ensure candidates are included in the January/February sittings.
